Ace vs Alan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ace

Boy #165 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"unity; the best; one"

Origin: Latin via Old French

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Boy #167 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome"

Origin: Celtic

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Ace Rank #165

Alan Rank #167

Ace is more popular, ranked #165 vs #167 for Alan.

Is Ace or Alan more popular?

Ace is more popular, ranked #165 compared to Alan at #167 in the United States.

What do Ace and Alan mean?

Ace means "unity; the best; one" (Latin via Old French origin). Alan means "handsome" (Celtic origin).

Are Ace and Alan boy or girl names?

Ace is primarily a boy name. Alan is primarily a boy name.